Emperor Otto Prize

The Emperor Otto Prize of the city of Magdeburg is awarded by the Emperor Otto Cultural Foundation to individuals "who have made significant contributions to the European unification process, particularly with regard to the Central, Eastern, and Southeastern European states." It was first awarded in 2005 on the occasion of the city's anniversary. It is awarded every two years. The name of the non-monetary award commemorates the merits of Otto the Great. The recipient of the prize receives a representative certificate and a bronze medal. The medal features a relief of the current awardee on the